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Posted: 12:39 PM Mar 26, 2008
 Last Updated: 1:03 PM Mar 26, 2008
 Reporter: Courtney Sisk
Email Address: courtney.sick@wsaz.com
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Charleston, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Friends and family will gather Thursday night to say goodbye to a Kanawha County Sheriff's Deputy.

Sergeant Mike Morris died Sunday at his home. He was not on duty at the time.

Morris was 31-years-old.

He was a 9 year veteran of the Kanawha County Sheriff's Department.

He spent most of his time in the road patrol division, and also worked as a school resource officer.

Visitation is from 6:00pm until 9:00pm Thursday night at Keller Funeral Home in Dunbar.

The funeral is Friday at 1:00pm.
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Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 29, 2008 at 01:43 AM
I totally agree with you, puzzled. Many honorable, average citizens die each day and don't get media coverage. It's unfair for them to flaunt this officer's death when so many others go unnoticed.
Posted by: Puzzled? on Mar 28, 2008 at 06:17 PM
Many good people die every day at home. What makes this news? Was he reknowned or involved in a high profile case? I think the photo that WSAZ used is less than flattering, he looks mean.
Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 28, 2008 at 06:14 PM
I think that this section is for VIEWER comments..condolences, general comments, etc. If the family does not like what they are reading, they shouldn't read here. This website is for WSAZ's viewers. You shouldn't let what others say upset you.
Posted by: Jeff on Mar 28, 2008 at 04:52 PM
First, I want to express to the family how sorry I am for their loss and also for the loss of a fellow officer. Second, I don't care to be rude! If you want to express your thoughts to this family, thats fine. If you are simply fishing for gossip and looking for something to talk about, then find something else to do. Just because this man was a law enforcement officer doesn't make every part of his life your business! I'm sure this man dedicated far more of his time and life to the public and his job than "Missy"(from posting below) or any other individual has ever paid for in a little taxes! None of you own any part of his or his families lives! Again, our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Posted by: t on Mar 28, 2008 at 04:43 PM
I am so very sorry for your loss. May God bless you and bring you comfort. Only He knows why. The public doesnt need to know why. As a cop's mother, you always worry but know your little boy is living his dream being in that profession. Dealing with societies' trash is a very difficult job. The public has no idea. I am very sorry there are insensitive people like "Missy" out there.
Posted by: Melinda on Mar 28, 2008 at 01:00 PM
I notice alot of people are requesting alot of info on his death but Jennifer is right it isn't none of the publics business if the family doesn't want anyone to know why that is their right. If you had someone die in your family would you want everyone in the media knowing why and what? The autopsy is between the family and his job. Not the public. You can tell the family is still grieving and let them heal. My brother was a cop up there so I can understand, and my thought and prayers go out to the family and Jennifer. May GOD give you the strength everyday to dal with this and know that he is your guardian angel. God bless.
Posted by: Floyd on Mar 28, 2008 at 11:20 AM
Why doesn't the public let this officer rest in peace and his family grieve in there own private way. What happened is really no ones business. He was a public servant, but he wasnt even on duty when this occured. I wish WSAZ would close the comments to this story. They are only causing more pain for the family, friends and co-workers of this young police officer. May God bless these individuals today and in the days to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 28, 2008 at 10:17 AM
I'm very sorry about your loss. His family and friends are in my prayers.
Posted by: Heather on Mar 28, 2008 at 07:48 AM
Missy-Rude??? I don't believe there was anything that Jennifer said that I found to be rude to the public. However, your comment was rude! The public in general is not concerned about the family or what happened to this officer they are only interested in the "scoop" because they think there is something to it. There are several nice and comforting comments left by the public but the rest are just SINCERELY DISRESPECTFUL! The last I understood the family themselves did not even know the cause of death. Sure the autopsy must be completed if they held his services today, but anyone who knows anything about that process would know that a completed autopsy does not mean they have ruled a cause of death. It only means they have the information to start the ruling and this could take weeks or it could take a year. My family waited 9 months to find out a couple years ago. As for the comment about most likely paying his salary..."most likely" doesn't cut it. Another rude comment!!
Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 28, 2008 at 07:14 AM
When you become a public official, your life is out in the open for the public and he was a public servant. It is the same for senators and government officials. It is natural for the public to question how he died, when WSAZ runs a story on it. Don't blame the public, blame WSAZ since they were the ones who made a big deal out of it.
Posted by: Pam on Mar 28, 2008 at 06:50 AM
People think so many things when a young person dies and we don't know the reason. I had a 30 year old son who they found dead in his apt. It took 8 weeks for the autopsy to find out what happened to my son. No, it wasn't drugs. Nor was he murdered by someone. My son had died from an unknown heart condition. But as his family, the rumors that were going around at the time, was very painful. My prayers goes out to this man's family, reguardless of how he died. A death is a death.
Posted by: Missy on Mar 28, 2008 at 02:21 AM
Jennifer, we as the public are only concerned and I'm sure that all the comments posted are sincere. Don't be so rude to the public, who were most likely paying your boyfriend's salary. We have good intentions.
Posted by: Kelly on Mar 27, 2008 at 08:22 PM
My heart and prayers go out to the family. I am so sorry that in your time of loss people find an opportunity to be cruel. There are many out there that have no sympathy or only care for the info that can be tomorrows lunchtime gossip. I think WSAZ needs to weild a stonger sword when it comes to postings involving a loss of a loved one. Again, I will remember the family and friends in my prayers and I only hope people will stop and think how it would make them feel if it were their hunsband, son or father before they choose their words.
Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 27, 2008 at 07:05 PM
I knew Mike several years ago, and unfortunately, lost touch with him, but I find myself remembering stories he told me about his job. Though I knew him a short while, and didn't meet the family, You could tell he was extremly close with his parents. The Mike I remember had a big heart, and his mission in life was to make people laugh and smile. I wish the family all the best, and just wanted you to know that he has touched many people's lives.
Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 27, 2008 at 01:21 PM
If his cause of death is so Hush Hush, then why is it in the news that he has passed anyway? There are several people in the Obits. that has passed on they aren't in the news.
Posted by: Teresa on Mar 27, 2008 at 11:53 AM
I am so sorry that this has happened to your family. I hope God will comfort you in your time of trouble. He is always there for us.
Posted by: Melissa Linn on Mar 27, 2008 at 11:15 AM
My thoughts and prayers are with the family =)
Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 27, 2008 at 10:36 AM
I regretfully have not been in touch with Mike for several years but I can say that he was a very honorable man with a passion for his job. He was a man of his word and went out of his way to help anyone he possibly could. Jennifer-The last time I actually talked to Mike he had only been seeing you for such a short time and he was already so happy to say that he had you for a girlfriend and went on to tell me about you. I believe that he knew then you were the love of his life. I am glad he had the chance to know such true love. Everyone is in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 27, 2008 at 10:17 AM
I think causes of death should fall under the HIPPA privacy laws, unless a crime has been committed. If your medical linfo is private, then your cause of death should be too!
Posted by: Joyce on Mar 27, 2008 at 06:55 AM
To everyone who keeps asking for the cause of death,what makes you think the cause of death is your business? Everytime someone is found dead or murdered all you want to know is how the person died. For one thing it takes time to determine the cause of death, secondley maybe the family requested this imformation not be given out. This after all is private information which should only be given to the family. Show some respect and get a life. To the Morris Family: you will be in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficulty time. God Bless you all.
Posted by: KW on Mar 27, 2008 at 03:29 AM
Have you all thought that our family may not even know at this point in time what happened? It is hard enough dealing with such a tragic sudden event, what is harder is that we dont know anything cause yet. So while your condolences are more then welcome and appreciated, your curiosities only makes your posts hard to read. Please put yourself in the shoes of the family, Thank you.
Posted by: Jennifer Mikeys Baby on Mar 27, 2008 at 02:49 AM
I wanted to write a quick note here and say I am really tired of seeing the what happened to him!!! We dont even know yet we are waiting for answers so before anyone writes on here they need to think about what hurt they are causing the family I think it is disrespectful not only to the family but to my baby let him rest in peace!!! Baby I love and miss you so much you are my world and always will be I love you so much!!! Love always Jennie
Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 26, 2008 at 09:56 PM
somethings up here!! where did all the other comments go? more to this story!!!they are NOT talking!
Posted by: Debbie on Mar 26, 2008 at 09:36 PM
Why?? Won't anyone say what happened to this Deputy. You know everyone would like to know. God Bless His Family!!
Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 26, 2008 at 07:21 PM
Why haven't they said what happened to this young man? The only thing they have let us know was he was found dead...
Posted by: Floyd on Mar 26, 2008 at 02:17 PM
Our thoughts and prayers are with this young officers family, friends, and co-workers during this tragic time.
Posted by: Melinda Snuffer on Mar 26, 2008 at 01:58 PM
May God be with you in this tragic time of loss. I hope you find closure. I would like to be informed of what happened unless the family doesn't want it in the news. GOD BLESS YOU! Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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